The newer version you cannot access the inside of the motor to spin. However a few taps with the handle of a screwdriver was enough to unfreeze mine. I used a rubber handled screwdriver so I recommend caution to not dent the motor. Took about 10-15 gentle taps

@Shinryu101

Жыл бұрын

@Aaron Williams Thanks a lot!! I get a lot of great questions from people having the newer version without no hole in the motor. Many people will surely appreciate this info!

@devinoakley4063

Жыл бұрын

Same here, had the newer smaller motor, but nothing I did got it to work (even connecting it to higher voltage power source). After (destructive) disassembly I discovered that one of the tiny brushes on the motor had been corroded by moisture, I've only used the Swiffer three times so this is absolutely a case of poor engineering causing premature obsolescence. If they actually wanted to make a product that lasted they would have used gears to pivot the motor out of the pack of leaking water, and add vents to the outer casing so it can dry/drain naturally. Product is junk, can't recommend it to anyone as there's no guarantee it will last. Anyone who has this problem and can't unfreeze the motor can try sticking a toothpick in the bottom of the motor, there are two curved slots in the center, you can see on each side a tiny paperclip-thick piece of shiny metal, those are the brushes, you can hold down the button on the handle while gently pushing them around to see if it starts working.

@jenniferre

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Tapping the motor with a screwdriver worked for me!!

@bottanoog9545

Жыл бұрын

@@devinoakley4063 totally agree!! i only used mine 5 or 6 times for 10 min each,,,piece of junk....mine only a year old..now the new ones have 2 batteries not 4....JUNK

@MsABee1

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! 🙌🏽

If you have a newer model and tapping it did not work. The new model has two very tiny holes on the top of the motor. That you can squeeze a very tiny screwdriver through to reach and spin the motor manually. I used the tiniest screwdriver that people use to tighten their glasses to get in there and spin it. This worked for me. Please like so people don’t have to buy another pos swiffer👍

@Shinryu101

3 ай бұрын

I thought I replied to this but thanks again for a Great helpful tip!! People will surely appreciate it!

@jmomlive3566

3 ай бұрын

I can't get those glasses screwdriver in the hole.

@Shinryu101

3 ай бұрын

@@jmomlive3566 I would say try using a needle but you might risk it breaking off inside 🤔. Maybe try to put some WD 40 in that hole and give it a few good taps.

@olgakoleganova5498

Ай бұрын

I have just 2 holes, but one has wires going into it and the other is open, but there is also a wire, 1 I thought it should be attached to this hole to turn on the motor, if I understood correctly

Amazing! This fixed our Swiffer, thank you for the great video!

@Shinryu101

7 күн бұрын

@@CCG-u6v I appreciate your comment. Thanks for watching!

I was about to go buy another Swiffer until watching this. The WD-40 and manual rotation of the motor worked and you saved me not only a few $$ but less waste in our landfill. Thank you!

Saved me from needing to buy a new one. Thank you for your knowledge and for sharing it with the world ❤

@Shinryu101

Жыл бұрын

Glad to help. Thanks for watching!

This was the one! Tried the easier stuff, no luck. Pried open the cover, used some WD40 and moved the motor manually, and it sprayed. Of course I realized I put the bottom part on the wrong way after putting it all back together but it's all good now. From a not handy at all person, thank you!!!

@Shinryu101

Жыл бұрын

Excellent!! I'm glad I was able to help. I really appreciate your comment thank you!!!

I was ready to pitch it in the trash and go buy a new one, but HEY! You saved the day! THANKS SO VERY MUCH for posting!

@Shinryu101

2 жыл бұрын

No problem, thanks for watching!

Awesome! I almost bought a new swifter. Your video is very detailed. Thank you so much for posting this!

@Shinryu101

2 жыл бұрын

No problem, glad it helped you!

I'm not scared to take stuff apart either. I fix everything in the house. I was mad bc we just spent $25 on a new one. I put WD-40 on my motor and spun it. Thank you

@Shinryu101

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, if it can be fixed, I'm going to make it happen and in the process learn something new. Happy it worked for you, thanks for watching!

@travisprugh6347

Жыл бұрын

mine isnt even a month or 2 old and the solenoid went out. tapped it and all.

@Shinryu101

Жыл бұрын

@@travisprugh6347 sorry to hear that

@simonewilliams8860

11 ай бұрын

On newer version the 10-15 taps worked for me. Thank you both!

Many blessings to you for sharing your knowledge! I grabbed my swifter wet jet to use & it was dead. After going through a couple boxes of batteries, because I thought they were bad, I search on KZread for a solution. My thoughts are, if you’re experiencing it, someone has also & made a video! Lol I too, am not afraid of opening/ taking things apart! 😄

@Shinryu101

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words. Yes, I agree this platform delivers good solutions to a wide range of issues. Also, being a handy person who is not scared to dismemble things also saves a lot of money😉😁 thanks for watching!

Thank you my friend, swiffer works amazingly after this, I was getting mad the lights would come on but nothing would spray.. I even got a new bottle of the solution 😂 You’re a lifesaver and my floors are now clean ❤

@Shinryu101

9 ай бұрын

Thank you! I really appreciate your comment. Glad I was able to help you get it working again. Stay safe and enjoy the rest of your day 🙂

My motor was too far gone, but your video was great. Learned how to avoid adding more plastic to the landfill!

@Shinryu101

3 ай бұрын

Thanks, I appreciate your comment!

Awesome!! Fixed mine and I'm back in business with your help! Bravo.

@Shinryu101

Жыл бұрын

Cool!! Happy that you got it working again. Thanks for watching 😃

Thank you Brutha, this was a 10 minute fix. Saved it from landfill!!! Appreciate you.

@Shinryu101

Жыл бұрын

No problem 👍

@MrCaptainBlack1

11 ай бұрын

That's what landfills are for. Good grief.

Seemed like a useful video. I opened my Swiffer, but my motor was different. There was no slot I could access. Thank you and best wishes

@Shinryu101

11 ай бұрын

Thank you, I appreciate your comment. There some tips in the pinned comment up top that might be able to help you with your situation with the motor not having a slot in the newer versions of the Swiffer.

It took a while but it worked. Thank you! The motor was really rusted, so it needed some time to absorb the oil and get running.

@Shinryu101

2 жыл бұрын

Your welcome! I'm glad it's working for you. Yes, when it's really rusty like that, the penetrating oil just needs time do it's work. Thanks for watching!

Thank you! I have two. Both stopped working the same time, and I had no idea why. Now I know it was from the liquid leaking out too much. One I have is like yours in the video. But the other I have is a newer one. There's no access to grease the motor. So I shot wd40 in the white holes that puncture the cleaning solution bottle. And it worked! Hope that may help. Thank you again!!

I was about to throw out my second swifter for exactly this reason. Thank goodness I found your video. Thank you!

Thanks! By following your instructions, I fixed my Swiffer!

@Shinryu101

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for watching

Got one I found for free working cause of you dude, huge props and respect heading your way

@Shinryu101

2 ай бұрын

That's awesome! Thanks for your kind words.

Thank you you saved me from buying another God bless you continue to help people fix stuff

@Shinryu101

Жыл бұрын

No problem!! Thanks for watching I appreciate it!

OMG thanks so much it worked. I didn’t want to spend money for a new swiffer. Ok now don’t judge me we didn’t have any WD40. So we used my olive oil sprayer and it worked lol. The hardest part was getting the cover back in place. And forget about the inside screws who needs them thanks again

@Shinryu101

Жыл бұрын

Hey no judgment here sometime we have to think outside the box to get things done lol. Happy I was able to save you some money, glad the video helped you thanks for watching!

So glad i found your video. Worked immediately once i followed your easy to follow instructions. 🎉

@Shinryu101

Жыл бұрын

I'm glad to hear that. I appreciate your comment & thanks for watching!

Many thanks for helps and your explanations very cleared. I fixed my swiffer ... and my wife is proud of me ...

@Shinryu101

Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help you out Thibaud. Thanks for watching!

😮omg thank youu! I was so scared I was gonna have to get a new one or contact the company 😢 this literally has my swiffer working brand new

@Shinryu101

Жыл бұрын

Excellent!! Glad it's working like new again!

Your instructions were great. I was able to fix my mom's swifter. She was ready to toss it and buy another.

@Shinryu101

Жыл бұрын

@Barbara I'm happy to hear you were able to fix it!! Thanks for watching!!

I just sprayed inside the motor cavity with compressed gas cleaner for electronics and that did the trick! Thanks for the tip! 👍

@Shinryu101

10 ай бұрын

Excellent! Glad it's working again for you 🙂 thank you for watching!

Thank you for making this video. Was going to buy a new one but you saved me some money

@Shinryu101

Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it!! Thanks for watching I appreciate it!!

Wow, I fixed it with your help! Thanks so much!!!

@Shinryu101

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Thanks for watching

Thank you! This saved me money and time. I didnt put the two screws back inside it just in case it does it again.

@Shinryu101

2 жыл бұрын

Happy to hear that. Having the screws out like that shouldn't be a problem. Thanks for watching!!

I could only get one of the little screws loose but when I screwed it back in and put the liquid cleaner back in place it worked. So I don't know what was wrong but somehow you helped me fix it!

@Shinryu101

2 жыл бұрын

Very interesting 🤔. Glad I was able to help you out still lol

Tip Worked! Thank you for saving us money.

@Shinryu101

2 жыл бұрын

No problem. Thanks for watching!

Thanks for the vid. This fix worked, and my wife is back in business.

@Shinryu101

6 ай бұрын

Glad to hear that 🙂 Thanks for watching!

Awesome video, you for it. I also have a newer model without the window to manually move the motor. I gave the motor couple of tabs with the handle of the screw driver and it unseized the motor.

@Shinryu101

3 ай бұрын

Great!! 🙂 I'm happy you got it to work. Thanks for watching the video. Have a great day!

Did the spin thing with motor and worked. Amazing vid thanks

@Shinryu101

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. I appreciate it!

Just tried this and it worked! Thank you so much! Was just about to pitch it and thought I’d give KZread a try.

@Shinryu101

8 ай бұрын

No problem! Glad I was able to help 🙂 Thanks for watching!

Excellent! Exactly my problem. Fixed! Thanks.

@Shinryu101

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

Thanks you saved me from having to buy another one and the misses is happy.

@Shinryu101

2 жыл бұрын

Glad I was able to save you some money, & it's a plus if the misses is happy 😉. Thanks for watching!!

You helped a stay at home mom of 2. Thank you!!!! I was shocked at how rusted it was in there… but I did just as you said and turned the motor. Boom - back up and running.

@Shinryu101

Жыл бұрын

I'm so happy it worked for you. @Marissa Thanks for watching!!

Shinryu knows his stuff. This is what happens when the batteries are good, and the motor makes NO noise. Corroded motor. Needed WD-40 and a bit of manual rotation as shinryu says. Thank you.

@Shinryu101

10 ай бұрын

Thank you! for the kind words im just trying to help

Thanks Brother! I used your video and fixed mine just like you show! Excellent!

@Shinryu101

9 ай бұрын

Awesome! I'm happy it was helpful. Thanks for watching I appreciate it!

Thank you! Your tip helped us fix ours!

@Shinryu101

Жыл бұрын

Cool! Thanks for watching!.

It worked like a charm. Thank you!!!

@Shinryu101

2 жыл бұрын

Great! Good to hear that, Thank you for watching!

Thanks, just the video I needed, runs like new now.👍🏻

@Shinryu101

Жыл бұрын

Awesome!! Thanks for watching!

Thank you for posting this, I got mine running again 🙏🏾

@Shinryu101

12 күн бұрын

@@margueritecrusoe4915 That's great! This is the reason I posted the video so I can help others with a similar issue. Thanks for watching!

Thank you for posting this video that did fix my swiffer!!!

@Shinryu101

Жыл бұрын

Great!! I'm Happy to hear that! Thanks for the comment & thank you for watching!

OMG. It really worked. Thank you so very much 🙌🏿

@Shinryu101

2 жыл бұрын

No problem! just glad I can help👍

Genius! Thanks for the fix! Saved me $30.

@russjohnson2139

10 ай бұрын

BTW I sprayed a little WD40 hoping that I won't need to do this again soon.

@Shinryu101

3 ай бұрын

Glad to help. Sorry for the late reply 😔 Thanks for watching!

You a champ! Made me the “handy husband” for the weekend

Thank you I’m having the same issue I’ll try your suggestions and see what happens, thank you hopefully I won’t have to throw it away. Once again thank you 😊🙏🏻☺️

@Shinryu101

Жыл бұрын

No problem! I hope you're able to save your Swiffer please keep us posted. Thanks for watching! 😃

Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video! Your instructions worked perfectly and now I don't have to scrub my kitchen with my hands!

@Shinryu101

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!! Thanks for watching I appreciate it!!

@jilliangreenidge

Жыл бұрын

My motor was not working. Batteries were good. Took it apart and did what you said to do. No luck. My motor looks brand new. No rust visible.

Worked! Thank you so much for this video!

@Shinryu101

10 ай бұрын

Thanks just trying to help

Thank you so much! This was so helpful!!!

@Shinryu101

Жыл бұрын

You're so welcome!

Good job. Very detailed!!!!

@Shinryu101

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Badass. fixed my swiffer. Thanks bro

@Shinryu101

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Gonna try this, thanks for the video

Thank you! Can’t wait to see if this works on mine!

@Shinryu101

9 ай бұрын

Let me know how it goes. Thanks for watching!

Thank you so much, I did the same and it's working, this is an amazing video

@Shinryu101

Жыл бұрын

I'm happy that my video helped you! I appreciate your comment, thank you and enjoy your day!

Great video! But my Swiffer didn’t have a window on the motor. I spayed WD40 in the small openings it did have and Voila! It worked again. Thanks!

@Shinryu101

2 жыл бұрын

Great tip, glad you enjoyed the video!

Sir Thanks 🙏 for Your Tip to Unfreeze the stuck Motor. I use small screwdriver to unfreeze. It’s working now. Thank you Sir.

@Shinryu101

5 ай бұрын

Excellent! I appreciate the comment. Thanks for watching!

thank you sooooooooo much for this!!!!!!!...i am so glad i didnt toss them...

@Shinryu101

Жыл бұрын

No problem, Thanks for watching!

Merci pour cette vidéo! ❤ cela fonctionne à merveille !

This worked! Thank you very much!

@Shinryu101

10 ай бұрын

No problem at all glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

Getting the cover back on was the hardest part! I couldn’t seem to align it, so I just screwed in the screws and hope for the best

amazing!!! it works!!! God bless you🎉

@Shinryu101

Жыл бұрын

I'm happy it worked Sarah!! Thanks for watching! 😃

Bro my dad had me fix the wet jet this made it 10x faster thanks

@Shinryu101

11 ай бұрын

No problem. Thanks for watching!!

worked perfectly after this fix

@Shinryu101

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Thank youuuu!! Cuz I was thinking about buying another one smh 🤦🏾‍♀️ thanks!!

@Shinryu101

Жыл бұрын

No problem at all. Thanks for watching!

It worked. Thank you!!

@Shinryu101

Жыл бұрын

I'm glad it did, Thanks for watching!

Thank you! Your video was very clear and to the point. Thank Thank you for not telling us to check the battery or to make sure there’s liquid in the bottle.

@Shinryu101

2 жыл бұрын

You're quite welcome. Thank you for the feedback & thanks for watching!

I am going to try this!!

Thank you! This fixed mine. It was even more rusted than yours.

@Shinryu101

4 ай бұрын

Hey, no problem glad I could help! Thanks for watching!

Cool! I’m going to try this! Better than having to buy a new one! Motor seized up like this. Mad respect from New Orleans!⚜️🎭🎺🎷🐊🦞🦀🥃🍺

Super helpful. Thanks.

@Shinryu101

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

Lol, as others stated, our motor didn’t allow access to the inside but we did as Bob Ross says and “beat the devil out of it” with the handle of our screwdriver and it did the trick.

@Shinryu101

Жыл бұрын

I Appreciate your comment 😁 Thanks for watching!!!

It worked!! Thank you 🙏

@Shinryu101

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it worked for you. Thanks for watching the video!

in this event I'd rather save time and sanity by just getting a new one , it's not a Dyson but still a very helpful video.

@Shinryu101

10 ай бұрын

I Appreciate your comment, thanks and have a amazing day!

Thank you! This worked for me:)

@Shinryu101

9 ай бұрын

Happy to help thanks for watching!

Great video! Thanks

@Shinryu101

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching

Bought one. Motor froze. Opened it up and whaddaya know, they deliberately closed the window so we can't fix them. Keep your old ones as long as you can because they found a way to make you buy a new one when there should be plenty of life left in them. Trying to get my wife to NOT buy a new one.

@RavenG22

Жыл бұрын

Yea I even dremeled off the cover they now put on it and no porta under Meath it either 🤦🏼‍♂️😤

Omg this WORKED!!! Ty ty ty!!!!

@Shinryu101

26 күн бұрын

@@jenniferconnelly3313 No problem & Thanks for watching!

Thank you for your video..well appreciated

@Shinryu101

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Just trying to help. Thank you for taking time to comment.

Mine is the newer version and the advice of Aaron helped me too. In retrospect I am wondering if my switch to the "quick drying" version of the Swiffer wood floor solution may have been a factor.

@Shinryu101

Жыл бұрын

I'm not quite sure if that played a part of it locking up. Thanks for your comment!

Thank you so much, I was about to toss mine and buy a new one, decided to take a look on KZread and your video saved the day! It works like new , the two small screws was the hardest part trying to put them back in but finally decided to use the tweezers to hold it with because I do not have a magnetic screwdriver and that made it easier . Thanks again for your video ❤

@Shinryu101

Жыл бұрын

Thanks I'm glad my video was able to help you. I appreciate the comment! 🙂

Thanks, didn't see the window on the motor, so I just tap on it w/screwdriver, worked 😀

@Shinryu101

Жыл бұрын

Hi Cheryl, sounds like you probably knock some rust loose 🙂. I'm glad you were able to fix it, Thanks for watching!

Thank you!! Easy fix

@Shinryu101

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you fixed it! Thanks for watching!

This worked! Thanks!

@Shinryu101

Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped you. Thanks for watching!

It worked ! Thankyou

@Shinryu101

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

It worked for me thanks 🎉!

@Shinryu101

Жыл бұрын

No problem 😊

Thank you for this share.

@Shinryu101

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

Outstanding. Thanks

@Shinryu101

27 күн бұрын

@@joevuzekaz2030 I appreciate you watching the video. Thanks!

thank you!!! you saved me!

@Shinryu101

2 жыл бұрын

Happy to hear! Thank you for watching

Wow! Interesting. I know I would struggle opening the unit, let alone cleaning out the motor and putting it back together.I bought a swifter wet jet,used it one time and it stopped working…? I kinda think the button is jammed…? I bought a new one. Thanks for this video. I think I’ll try it. Although I’m not sure it’s the motor on mine. Maybe we should remove the bottle after use?

@Shinryu101

Жыл бұрын

Yes, either the batteries are no good or the motor is rusted up. I do recommend taking the bottle out after use. Sharon, thanks for watching

Good job well done!

@Shinryu101

10 ай бұрын

I appreciate your comment. Thanks for watching!!

Thank you for this video! I can’t get it to work. I think the motor is too far gone. Didn’t expect it to look so dirty when I opened it up. Swiffer is trash, I regret buying this. I’m going back to the old mop and bucket.

@Shinryu101

2 жыл бұрын

Also check and see if you need new batteries. Thanks for watching!

@Dee8Bee

2 жыл бұрын

@@Shinryu101 I did, tried it with the old and new batteries. Thank you for the comment!

have a newer model, so this didnt really work too much. tried doing things suggested in the comments for the newer models, too. mines just dead. this at least helped me tear it apart easier so it can fit in my trash can.

@Shinryu101

5 ай бұрын

Sorry it didn't work out for you but thanks for watching!

Same as the other guy, newer model, had to tap the tiny motor. My old one leaked out, so it adds up.

Ive been trying to get the cover off you did it so easily.

@ursulagreen8374

6 ай бұрын

I had to pry it off the top, cause there's a lip inside to lock the lid cap on. I had to pull the 2 top prongs out then push the buttons to release the liquid bottle, to be able to get the lid off finally. It was a struggle for me. Then to top it off, I put the pad piece on backwards.

@Shinryu101

6 ай бұрын

Believe me I understand 🙂. Before I uploaded the video, I put the mop pad back on backwards too!

thank you it worked

@Shinryu101

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, thanks for watching!

WOW!!! ITS FIXED!! I looked at several other vids with no luck.. Next day yours came into my feed and i watched it and VOILA..i uesd WD-40 and tapped it a few times and its fixed!! Before i watched any vids I bought new batteries and was so aggravated i was ready to smash this thing....THANK YOU!! One question?? Do you think its best to remove the solution bottle and turn upside down between uses to prevent this??

@Shinryu101

Жыл бұрын

Appreciate your comment!! Yes, I would take the bottle out after using it just for to be sure. Thanks for watching!!